Tag: Thunder Heart

The objective of Thunder Heart film is to establish a different form of the Wild West in contradiction of Hollywood where American Indians are portrayed as uncivilized, violent and salvage. The movie is trying to get away from this sensation and to show how the American government has treated Native American. The opening episode begins with native Indians performing a Pow Wow dance early in the morning as the sun is rising. This portrays beautiful scenery with the blue sky and orange light at the bottom of the waking sun. This shows that Native Americans are very spiritual and they take their culture very seriously compared to the life style of white Americans.

Thunder heart is a fascinating movie involving Ray, a man with an FBI rank with Sioux background. Ray is sent to help with the murder investigation in a reservation. Unfortunately, here he should come to terms with his heritage fast so as to get the required information. Gradually, he chooses to reject the tactics of intimidation by fellow FBI agents who are interested in covering up the incriminating circumstances with the collaboration of the locals instead of solving the crime as required. He opts to be tuned to his heritage with the aim of wining the trust of the locals. This film is terrifically entertaining and revolves around not only the Native American culture but also how the system of the political mainstream affects life and culture. Further, this essay tackles thunder heart review under the following sub-headings culture, political and corruption as well as education.